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It’s one thing to read, write, or know about helping customers best manage their fields – it’s another to put it into action, to go into the field and do it ourselves.

This week's podcast picks up where we left off - with Part 2 from Pessl Instruments.

This episode features Pessl Instruments, a sensor manufacturer based in Austria and founded by Gottfried Pessl. Tony Kramer speaks with Gottfried about how the company started and about their agricultural sensors.

The use of VTOL technology in drones is the best of both worlds and simply makes sense for agriculture.

We're live at the Big Iron Farm Show in West Fargo, North Dakota, chatting with show-goers.

Technology continues to shape modern agriculture, from the equipment itself to how growers manage their business. One of the best ways John Deere customers can keep tabs on their entire operation is through the Operations Center.

In this episode, Tony speak with John Sweetwood, Strategic Sales Manager with CCTY Bearing.

It seems there’s no shortage of the amount of data and the type of data that can be collected. One of the biggest challenges with big data is how to get value from it.

John Deere recently announced an allied agreement with Pessl Instruments. Pessl Instruments developed a system that is compatible with John Deere soil moisture probes, in addition to many other moisture probes.

On Monday, June 25, North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) dedicated its new Kosel Family Agriculture Land Lab. The Land Lab, which consists of nearly 95 acres of farmland donated to the NDSCS Foundation, enables students to receive hands-on experience in the field to gain the skills needed for a career in agriculture.

Catch Part 2 of a Big Data discussion, featuring Terry Griffin.

The Precision Ag team at RDO Equipment Co. brings you an in-depth video series for your John Deere Gen4 Display.

Planting season is finally here, so podcast host Tony Kramer sat down with Caleb Seger, a Product Specialist with RDO Equipment Co., in the cab of a John Deere 8370R tractor pulling an ExactEmerge planter.

In this episode we speak with David Schimmelpfennig, a senior economist with the USDA's Economic Research Service. Much of his research has focused on precision agriculture adoption throughout the country, and he shares some their findings on the economics of precision agriculture technology on the farm.

Robots. Are they just a thing of the future? Many in the agriculture sector agree that the industry is heading in the direction of having more technology on the farm, which could even include robots. RDO Agronomist Nate Dorsey shares his top five robotic systems to watch.

Ready for spring? Host Tony Kramer invited Nick Arndt on the latest episode of the podcast to talk about all things John Deere Lawn & Garden.

In this episode, we speak with an agronomist about how she uses the John Deere Operations Center to help growers make better decisions.

When thinking about precision agriculture technology, it’s easy to get caught up in the latest advancements. And while adopting new technology is important so to not be left behind in an ever-changing industry, it’s imperative to think of the future as well.

With the ever-growing complicated nature of running an agribusiness, and the tight margins of time, money, and manpower, many may feel there’s no time to sit down, think ahead, and plan strategically – but the reality is planning is a must, especially with the knowledge, tools, and opportunities we now have available. Whether you’re a grower, agronomist, or trusted advisor, here are three key planning areas to review this year to help ensure success.